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Nature connects us. Stories bring that connection to life.

Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

Narrative in Action

Youth Education Offers Healing and Hope

Everyone faces stress and setbacks in life but living in a healthy environment within a strong community can make it easier to cope and thrive.

Girls Find Their Inner Strength in the Outdoors

GirlVentures inspires participants to courageously leap into the unknown.

The Healing, Transformative, and Rehabilitative Effects of Nature via Gardening

Written by a formerly incarcerated man, this story highlights the healing, transformation, and freedom ignited by nature.

Helping More People Benefit from Positive Experiences Outdoors

Inclusive and supportive professionals help increase connections when and where kids and communities need them the most.

Connecting Kids to Themselves, Each Other, and the World Around Them

Peralta Hacienda Historical Park’s Camp A.C.E offers young people a transformative neighborhood experience.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.